Q1
What are India's major physiographic divisions?
AHimalayas, Plains, Plateau, coastal plains
BOnly mountains
COnly plains
DOnly deserts
SSCClass 10 (SSC)Geography (भूगोल)Ch 3 · Topic 1
Physiography and Drainage
India's physiography includes diverse landforms like mountains, plains, and plateaus, with major river systems draining these varied regions
Core concept
India's major physiographic divisions include the Himalayan mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, and coastal plains.
How it works
The Himalayas, formed by tectonic collision, are the youngest and highest mountain range, still rising due to ongoing plate movement.
Why it matters
Major river systems include the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus in the north, and the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri in peninsular India.
Key detail
These diverse physiographic features and drainage systems significantly influence agriculture, settlement patterns, and regional development.
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• Divisions: Himalayas, Northern Plains, Plateau, coastal plains.
• Himalayas: youngest, highest, tectonic collision formed.
• Still rising due to plate movement.
• Northern rivers: Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus.
• Peninsular rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri.
• These features influence agriculture.
• Also influence settlement patterns.
• And regional development overall.